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Subject: Re: Introducing New Glider
Posted by 'Vette on September 22, 1998 at 10:24:15:

In Reply to: Re: Introducing New Glider posted by Karla on September 22, 1998 at 09:34:33:

That idea works! :) I had both gliders on the floor, and they had no problem playing with each other. And they even stopped fighting in their cage. The only problem now is the new male glider has taken over the nesting box and won't let her in. I just love these guys! :)

: Hi,

: I had trouble introducing a second female to my pair. The constantly attacked the new glider. The breeder I purchased the origonal two from told me that gliders are fiercely territorial. I let the gliders play on the kitchen table. I gave them a paper bag to crawl around in/on, and some old shirts of mine. They cautiousely walked around and sniffed one another. After 20 minutes they were jumping onto the cloth chairs and running up and down the curtains. They have been friends ever since that day. The key, it seamed, was to put all three of them into a neutral and strange environment. I think it becomes point of survival. They become an us under the new conditions and without the issue of territory to contend with, there is no threat. After some play time, I put a small finch box on the table. They all climbed into it and I then put the box into the cage. That night at dinner time, they were all sleeping together. I hope this helps. GOOD LUCK!!!

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